PERSONAL FINANCE, ELEVATED.
I started writing this weeks ago, but then I got self-conscious and decided to scrap it. Doubts told me that this story wasn’t worth talking about. Because $58k is an absurd amount of money for a single person with no real responsibilities. Even in New York City. At least to me. And wouldn’t that be […]
What happens when someone who’s “good at money” tracks their spending the old school way? With a pen and paper and not using an automated system like Mint? Inspired by the Man Repeller and Refinery29 money diaries, I thought it’d be fun to see what happens when I track my spending for a weekend. Although I’m conscious about my overall […]
*I’m on vacation! So today I’ve got an epic guest post from my friend A Purple Life. Like most people, I’m fascinated by how others spend money, but this is more than a list of outrageous spending–it’s about the too-relatable pressure to fit in–something I think we’ve all felt at some point. Enjoy! -Luxe* *** All my […]
I’ve never lived in a house. Ever. I realized just how strange that was one day in high school when I was talking to a boy in the hallway. I don’t remember why, but he asked me if I knew how to use a lawn mower. Without thinking, I said no. It was an innocent […]
There’s a good chance you already follow Alice Gao on Instagram. She happens to be the only photographer on my personal feed. Recently, as I was flipping through her portfolio, I realized that those dreamy inspiration photos I had pinned to my wedding Pinterest board were actually hers. Alice not only has an artistic eye, […]
What happens when someone who’s “good at money” tracks their spending the old school way? With a pen and paper and not using an automated system like Mint? Inspired by the Man Repeller and Refinery29 money diaries, I thought it’d be fun to see what happens when I track my spending for a weekend. Although I’m conscious about my overall […]
What happens when someone who’s “good at money” tracks their spending the old school way? With a pen and paper and not using an automated system like Mint? Inspired by the Man Repeller and Refinery29 money diaries, I thought it’d be fun to see what happens when I track my spending for a weekend. Although I’m conscious about my overall […]